All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Deem, age 82, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 5:20 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer.  She was born in Equality, Illinois on April 27, 1936, the daughter of Jack D. & Edna Mae (Black) Willis. She retired from RCA in Bloomington and attended IVY Tech, earning an associate degree.  She volunteered for hospice for many years. She was a member of McCormick's Creek Church where she taught Sunday School, mentored for...

Ashley Diane Dunning, age 29, of Granite City, Illinois, formerly Spencer, passed away peacefully at 11:00 P.M. on Friday, August 17, 2018, at IU Hospice House in Bloomington.  She was born in Bloomington on September 26, 1988, the daughter of Jennifer (Allison) Dunning and Kent Dunning. Ashley was a 2007 graduate of Owen Valley High School.  She graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate in social work, attended Ball State University, graduated from Indiana State University with a...

Deborah L McEnery, age 63, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born in Tennesse on July 2, 1955, the daughter of Dwight Hauser & Anita Jean (Loos) Hauser. She was a veteran of the United States Army where she served as a Clerical Typist for the 56th Field Artillery. Deb retired from the State Board of Equalization in California after 15 years. She also was the Senior Office Assistant to the Battalion Chief for 5...

Patricia Ann Cobble, age 83, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2018, at her Residence. She was born in Worthington, IN on April 19, 1935, the daughter of the late Earl Caroll & Ruby (Weaver) Caroll. She had a passion for taking care of family members and watching her grandchildren. She was well known for taking great care of her swimming pool. Patricia is survived by her sons, Jim Cobble of Worthington and Roy Allen Cobble of Bloomington; nieces, Donna and...

On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, Mark Edward Sturgell, age 60, beloved husband, son, and father was called to his heavenly home after bravely battling an extended illness. Pastor Sturgell was a lifelong resident of Spencer, Indiana and had faithfully tended the flock of the First Pentecostal Church since 1993, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, the late Reverend Raymond Sturgell. Mark’s life was proof that God is still in the miracle-working business, as he exceeded many...

Rosemary (Riddle) Evans, 76, of Bloomington, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence.  Rosemary was born in Spencer, Indiana on August 14, 1941, to Homer and Ema (Clark) Riddle.  Rosemary graduated from Freedom High School in 1959 and then graduated from Indiana Business School.  Rosemary was part owner of Riddle Tractor Sales in Spencer, of which her father started in 1955.  She enjoyed reading books and being in the sunshine. Rosemary is survived by her...

Jaclyn "Lynn" R. Stogsdill, age 52, of Riverside, Ohio, formerly of Gosport, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born in Martinsville on November 5, 1965, the daughter of Kenneth & Rosetta (Burpo) Parrish.   She was a 1984 graduate of Owen Valley High School.  She worked as a certified medical assistant for many years, and spent 20 years as an Air Force wife.   She loved spending time with her...

Thomas "Poet" Ogden, 67, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Owensboro Regional Health Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky.  Thomas was born on June 2, 1951, in Sparta, Tennessee, to Claude Henry and Marcheta Ogden.  Thomas served his country as a United State Marine during the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from Semens Medical Corporation in Plainfield, Indiana.  Thomas loved his family, riding Harleys, and the Ocean. Thomas is...

Geneva E. Barnes, age 91, of Linton, went to be with her heavenly father, and was greeted by her husband, Kenneth, her son, Ronnie, and her grandsons, Andy, Eric, and Cory at 7:20 P.M. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Glenburn Home in Linton.  She was born in Rochester on November 6, 1926, the daughter of Ova & Elizabeth (Legg) Hobbs.   She enjoyed gardening, canning, and loved the outdoors and wildlife.  She taught Sunday School for thirty-five years at Otterbein United...

Arthur H. Fonceca, age 70, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 1, 1947, the son of Arthur H. Sr. & Reval (Soloman) Fonceca.   Art was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a truck driver, retiring in 2010 from PTL in Indianapolis.   Art loved fishing, playing the lottery, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is...